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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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